Bidar
The fortified town was once the
capital of the Bahamani's and the Barid
Shahi's. The Bahamani empire broke into
four kingdoms and Ahmad Shah I, the 9th Bahamani ruler shifted his capital from
Gulbarga to Bidar in 1424. He rebuilt the old Hindu fort and also made
beautiful palaces and gardens. The Bahamani's were succeeded by Barid Shahi
dynasty, which ruled here from 1487 to 1619, when it was annexed by Bijapur.
Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor captured Bidar in 1656. There are fine palaces
and tombs, some of them are great examples of Muslim architecture in the
Deccan. It is also an important Sikh and Hindu pilgrim centre.
Tourist Acctration in Bidar
- Bidar Fort
- Chaubara
- Madrasa of Mahamud Gawan
- Nanak Jhira
- Narasimha Jheera
Bidar Fort : This stronghold of
the Bahamani Kings in the 14th and 15th centuries was built by Ahmad Shah
Bahmani between 1426 and 1432. There are five Darwazas (gateways) of the fort
and within its precincts are fine palaces and tombs.
Chaubara : The 71 ft. high watch
tower is set in the heart of Bidar town.
Madrasa of Mahamud Gawan : It was built in 1472, by Muhammad III and was a renowned
centre of learning, attracting scholars from all over the Muslim world.
Nanak Jhira : This Sikh pilgrim
site is associated with a miracle of Guru Nanak, the first guru of the Sikhs.
He is said to have visited here during a severe famine and created ajheera
(spring) of crystal clear water. The sacred site is marked by a huge gurudwara.
Narasimha Jheera : It is the only
subterranean stream of Karnataka. The cave with waist deep water has an image
of Lord Narasimha. Papanaash, the sacred shrine of Lord Shiva is visited by a
large number of devotees.
REACHING THERE
Airport :
Hyderabad (136 kms.).
Rail: Connected by rail.
Road: Well Connected.
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